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Behavioral Intervention
Telephone Reminiscence Intervention for Mental Health
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Research Sponsored by University of Connecticut
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, week 6 (endpoint), week 12 (follow up)
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Study Summary
This trial seeks to investigate how a phone reminiscence program impacts mental health in older adults, with 90 participants randomly assigned to start the program either immediately or 6 weeks later. They'll receive 3 calls/week and assessments at 1, 6, 12 wks.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 60 who live in the community and are willing to share memories via phone for 10 minutes, three times a week. They must be able to participate in a 12-week study. Those with significant hearing loss or cognitive impairment cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests how a telephone reminiscence program affects mental health and feelings of loneliness among older adults. Participants will receive calls thrice weekly with questions about their lives, and they'll complete questionnaires at weeks 1, 6, and 12.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves social interaction through phone calls without medical treatments or drugs, no direct physical side effects are expected. However, discussing past memories may evoke emotional responses.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, week 6 (endpoint), week 12 (follow up)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 6 (endpoint), week 12 (follow up)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Mental health as measured by mean changes in the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF) scores
Secondary outcome measures
Change from life satisfaction as measured by mean changes in the Satisfaction with Life Scale scores
Change from loneliness as measured by mean changes in UCLA 3 Item Loneliness Scale scores
Change in reminiscence functions as measured by mean changes in the Modified Reminiscence Functions Scale (MRFS) scores
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be asked to participate in the reminiscence program during the second 6 weeks of the study.
Group II: Group 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be asked to participate in the reminiscence program during the first 6 weeks of the study.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ConnecticutLead Sponsor
181 Previous Clinical Trials
157,955 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Mental Health
217 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health
StoriiCare CompanyUNKNOWN
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are willing and capable of providing recollections via telephone, for a period of 10 minutes, on three occasions per week.You have significant problems with your hearing.You are willing to engage in a 12 week research project.You have problems with your memory or thinking abilities.You live in the community.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group 1
- Group 2: Group 2
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any available enrollments for this experimental study?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively recruiting participants. Initially published on June 25th 2023 and last edited a month later, the study remains open for enrolment at present."
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How many participants are being enrolled in this experiment?
"Yes, the data on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this study is in active recruitment mode. It was first advertised on June 25th 2023 and has since been amended to include new information as of July 26th 2023. The team are looking for 90 volunteers from a single medical site."
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